If you think you can handle some serious music trivia then take our Traditional West African Instruments Quiz and prove it. This quiz focuses on popular instruments like the djembe, a drum known for its powerful sound, and the kora, which features 21 strings to produce its complex melodies.
As you take the quiz, you will learn the names, characteristics, and cultural roles of these traditional instruments. Each question is designed to enhance your understanding of how these instruments contribute to the rich musical tapestry of West Africa. This quiz is an educational tool that invites you to deeply engage with West African musical heritage.
Djembe
Balafon
Kora
Udu
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Ngoni
Akonting
Kora
Shekere
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Kora
Balafon
Ngoma
Djembe
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Wood
Animal skin
Metal
String
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Marimba
Kora
Djembe
Shekere
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Balafon
Djembe
Udu
Marimba
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Djembe
Balafon
Tama
Marimba
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Dunun
Udu
Djembe
Tama
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To provide resonance
To serve as decoration
To hold the strings
To protect the neck
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